Built on Industry Standards, Phoenix cME TrustConnector Supports Any Windows
PC, Protecting Against Network Breaches, Data Loss, and Business Interruption
MILPITAS, Calif., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Phoenix Technologies
Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the company driving the global core system software
standard in PC systems and connected digital devices for 25 years, has
launched Phoenix cME(TM) TrustConnector(TM) at the Federal Office Systems Expo
(FOSE) government IT trade show in Washington DC. This advanced software
product enables authentication of devices connected to networks, making these
devices trustworthy and protecting the networks against attacks. It also
enhances the security of certificate-based Windows applications. Private keys
for these applications can now be stored securely on the device -- without
requiring additional hardware -- by encrypting them with device profile
information.
Rob Enderle, Principal Analyst for The Enderle Group, said, "With the
increase in viruses, denial-of-service attacks, system penetrations related to
these viruses, and the massive increase in concerns surrounding the lack of
adequate security, it has never been more important to have an end-to-end
approach to these exposures. Until now, device authentication has been one of
the missing links to this end-to-end network requirement. TrustConnector
addresses this need."
Phoenix cME TrustConnector enhances security and authentication in all
Windows PCs, whether they are new or already deployed on the network. No
additional hardware is required, so nothing can be stolen or misplaced. It is
easy to deploy because Phoenix cME TrustConnector automatically configures
itself to enable maximum security for a given device. It is a non-disruptive
innovation because it can be added seamlessly to existing networked devices
without any additional user training.
"Attacks are much more sophisticated than they were a few years ago,
leaving sensitive data vulnerable to theft or destruction," said Hiroshi
Endoh, Senior Executive Manager, Security Business Unit, IT Business
Development Sector, NTT DATA CORPORATION. "Without strong authentication,
connected devices can become unlocked doors into a network, allowing entry by
hackers, viruses, and other malicious intruders. Phoenix has delivered an
excellent solution that allows enterprises and governments to enforce security
policies at the device level, where most intruders enter the system."
NTT Data, one of the largest system integrators in Japan, and Phoenix have
been jointly developing solutions since last year using Phoenix security
technology.
"We have a long and powerful history of innovation at the center of x86
devices and we have leveraged that expertise to create core-level security
enablement," said Albert E. Sisto, Chairman, President and CEO for Phoenix.
"When malicious attacks are launched, their first task is to disable the
security system. This is why protective solutions must be built in securely at
the core, where they can continue to protect the device and the network from
attack."
"Phoenix cME TrustConnector can enhance third-party security products,
helping them address the more critical requirements of high-security market
segments such as finance, healthcare and government," said John Livingston,
CEO of Absolute Software. "These services and software products can be made
even more secure and trustworthy than others in the market. The simplicity is
also a distinct advantage because integration and deployment are very easy,
and no extra hardware is required."
Phoenix is working with industry-leading partners to integrate
TrustConnector with their products and services. This helps security
application vendors and systems integrators provide a higher assurance
solution to meet strict customer requirements for business protection. For
enterprise users, Phoenix cME TrustConnector improves the effectiveness of
existing security infrastructure because it integrates digital device
credentials into applications such as anti-virus, VPN and "authentication,
authorization and administration" (AAA) products.
Phoenix cME TrustConnector delivers several key advantages and benefits:
-- It is the only solution providing native x86-device authentication and
enhancing security for identity credentials without using additional
hardware or peripheral devices.
-- It uses secure silicon for strong encryption and storage for private
keys. This prevents network identity spoofing and attacks, helps ensure
business continuity, and deters hacking and security breaches.
-- It is fully integrated with Microsoft Crypto API to support any digital
certificate-aware applications, so it is easy to deploy and manage.
-- It co-exists with the Phoenix portfolio of trusted computing products
for a "chain of trust" built into the device.
-- It prevents duplication of certificates and private keys, so
enterprises can enforce device-specific security policies because each
key is associated with one device. Non-compliant and potentially
vulnerable devices can be quarantined.
-- It automatically detects the device hardware and firmware, implementing
the strongest possible security model for storing device credentials.
-- It can be implemented on existing or new devices and networks without
additional user training.
The cryptographic algorithm implementations used in Phoenix cME
TrustConnector have been validated as conformant to standards specified in
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). The software is a finalist
for the best new product award at FOSE. Phoenix is also working with a number
of partners and customers to enable and deliver strong device authentication
at the core of digital machines
This week, Phoenix will be demonstrating TrustConnector at its Booth 2245
at FOSE. The product is generally available now.
About Phoenix
Founded in 1979, Phoenix Technologies helped launch the digital revolution
when it created the industry's leading machine-independent BIOS software,
which ships in more than 100 million new systems each year. Phoenix leveraged
that core-level experience to develop Core System Software, which moves beyond
BIOS for the age of networked devices. Phoenix solutions activate, secure,
connect, and recover the world's best-known systems. These solutions are built
into the core of the device and protected from viruses, user errors, hackers,
and corruption. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif. USA (Silicon
Valley), with offices in global business and technology centers. Visit
http://www.phoenix.com/ .
NOTE: Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, TrustConnector, and cME are
registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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